It’s not just an expression your mother used to guilt you into cleaning your plate.
Turn on the tv. Drive down a freeway. Open a magazine. Heck, even watch a movie. You’re likely to be bombarded with glossy images of irresistible treats. You watch the chocolaty ooze of hot fudge drizzled over ice cream. You hear the crisp snap of a can of soda as it’s opened. You can practically smell the golden fries as they bounce, slow-motion, onto a plate, ready to be devoured.
Seems like food’s omnipresent in the good old USA. But that’s not the case. And it’s most definitely not the case worldwide. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization, 6.7 billion people call this lovely planet home. Of those, 1.02 billion are hungry. 947 million people in the developing world are undernourished, meaning they consume less than the minimum number of calories essential for healthy growth and development. Per the World Health Organization, poor nutrition and nutrient deficiencies cause nearly 1 in 3 people to die prematurely or have disabilities.
There are many ways to look at food:
- fuel
- a blessing from the Earth
- an indulgence
- a quick fix
- a way to stop feeling, or to feel better
- a way to take care of yourself
- a creative act
- a way to hurt yourself
- a function of your socioeconomics
If you’re struggling with food – or even if you aren’t – consider how many people go without. It may offer some perspective for you.
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One Response to “People Are Starving”
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I harmonise with your viewpont and will definitely look forward to your future updates
Comment by Benito Muchmore — February 17, 2010 @ 12:06 am